{"title":"Celestial Instruments | Sextants, Armillary \u0026 Alidade","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThe Celestial Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore our Celestial collection, featuring traditional instruments once used for astronomy, navigation, and scientific discovery. This range includes finely crafted sextants, armillary spheres, and alidades, all inspired by historic tools used to map the skies and measure the heavens. Each piece is designed with antique-style brass finishes and detailed craftsmanship, reflecting the elegance of early scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"760\"\u003ePerfect for collectors, educators, and lovers of maritime and astronomical history, these instruments work beautifully as decorative display pieces or meaningful gifts. The Celestial collection captures the wonder of the stars and the timeless spirit of discovery, exploration, and navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brass-armillary-sphere","title":"Antique Armillary Sphere Globe | Brass Armillary for Desk or Décor","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"sdqkxo\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eAntique Brass Armillary Sphere – Zodiac Globe on Wooden Stand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eDiscover the elegance of early astronomy with this finely crafted antique-style brass armillary sphere. Inspired by classical celestial models, it features interlocking rings representing the circles of the heavens, centred around a globe symbolising the Earth. A detailed zodiac band is engraved with all twelve signs, reflecting the historical link between astronomy and astrology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eThe outer ring includes city names, coordinates, and a French inscription, adding authentic vintage character. 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